Even such is Time, which takes in trust Our youth, our joys, and all we have,...
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There is nothing exempt from the peril of mutation; the earth, heavens, and whole world is thereunto subject.
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Speaking much is a sign of vanity, for he that is lavish with words is a niggard in deed.
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Historians desiring to write the actions of men, ought to set down the simple truth, and not say anything for love or hatred; also to choose such an opportunity for writing as it may be lawful to think what they will, and write what they think, which is a rare happiness of the time.
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Remember, that if thou marry for beauty, thou bindest thyself all thy life for that which perchance will neither last nor please thee one year and when thou hast it, it will be to thee of no price at all for the desire dieth when it is attained, and the affection perisheth when it is satisfied.
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